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SIG716 Rifle
Context
India's Ministry of Defence has placed an order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer. This is the second major procurement order from Sig Sauer in the past five years.
About the SIG716 Rifle
- Platform: The SIG716 is an advanced rifle built on the ArmaLite Rifle (AR) platform, chambered for 7.62 NATO rounds.
- Design Features:
- Barrel: 16-inch barrel.
- Handguard: M-LOK handguard for improved accessory attachment and ventilation.
- Stock: 6-position telescoping stock for customizable length and better ergonomics.
- Performance:
- Calibre and Recoil: Higher calibre and recoil compared to the INSAS and AK-47, designed for increased lethality.
- Effective Range: Capable of shooting accurately up to 600 meters.
- Comparative Advantage: The SIG716 offers greater range, lethality, and recoil than both the INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) and the AK-47, which fires a smaller round.
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